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Comparison

Crawlbench vs Swoopa

Swoopa is the cross-platform mobile app when your sourcing spans Craigslist, OfferUp, and Facebook. Crawlbench is the Facebook Marketplace specialist when depth (filters, match reasons, multi-city rotation, category adapters) matters more than counting platforms.

Competitor facts captured 2026-07-17. Verify pricing on vendor sites before you buy.

Dimension Crawlbench Swoopa
Marketplaces Facebook Marketplace only Facebook, Craigslist, OfferUp, Kijiji, Gumtree, Nextdoor, eBay (vendor stated)
Platform Web app iOS and Android app
Check cadence About 10-minute scheduled fan-out Vendor markets instant alerts; plan-dependent
Filter depth Pass/fail gate with match reasons Keyword and filter rules in app
Best fit Facebook operators with many monitors Cross-platform mobile sourcers
Pricing entry Free tier + Day Pass; paid via Paddle From about $47/month (vendor stated, 2026-07-17)
Messaging You message on Facebook You message on each platform yourself

Who should pick which

Pick Crawlbench if

Facebook is your only source and you need structured monitors across cities and categories.

Pick Swoopa if

You actively source on OfferUp, Craigslist, or eBay alongside Facebook and want one mobile app.

FAQ

Is Crawlbench on mobile?
Crawlbench is web-first. Alerts reach Telegram or email on your phone; triage happens in the browser.
Does Swoopa replace Facebook saved searches?
Users treat both as upgrades over native saved searches; neither auto-messages sellers.

Try Crawlbench on your hardest monitor

Set one tight profile, run it alongside whatever you use today for a week, and keep whichever setup gets you to sellers first.